INK

Build painterly patterns on your canvas, one carefully placed ink tile at a time.

πŸ‘₯ 1–4 players⏱ approx. 45 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up8+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 5.9 Β· BGG #4,148

Who it's for

Ideal for fans of pattern-building Euro games who enjoy planning several moves ahead and don't mind a quiet, cerebral pace.

Not for you if…

Avoid if you want direct player interaction or a fast-paced game β€” INK is a solitary puzzle even at the table with others.

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Vibe's take

Contemplative and puzzle-forward β€” every tile placement ripples into future turns, rewarding patience over speed.

About this game

INK reimagines painting as a puzzle of controlled spontaneity. You place ink tiles to build harmonious compositions on your canvas, fulfilling contracts worth serious points, while every placement quietly locks in β€” or rules out β€” the moves you'll have available next.

Ink tile pattern-buildingContract-based scoringSolo and multiplayer modes
By the numbers

Players

Best at 2 playersWorks with 1–4

Duration

30–45 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.9 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.9/10

Rank #4,148

955 ratings

Published

2025